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CK Weekly – 08.25.2026

August 25, 2026 by CablesAndKits

Happy Tuesday! Today celebrates the National Park Service and its work protecting some of America’s most treasured landscapes, historic sites, and natural wonders. It is a great reminder that there is always somewhere beautiful waiting to be explored. Which national park is on your must-visit list?

In This Issue: The Chaos Is the Good Stuff | Deal of the Week | Cisco 1000BASE-T SFP Transceiver Module | Cisco 3750X Network Switch for Ethernet | News to Start Your Week


The CK Weekly – The Chaos Is the Good Stuff

Greetings, Star-Shine! The Earth says hello! There’s something comforting about finding our way back into the groove.

The school year is underway, schedules are filling up, and our calendar once again looks more like a game of Tetris than an actual plan. The boys are growing, competing, and excelling on the football field, reminding me how quickly they’re becoming young men. The girls continue to prove exactly why they belong on the softball diamond, with my oldest hitting her first in-the-park home run and my youngest absolutely killing it at third base.

We’re continuing driving lessons with our oldest daughter (keep those prayers coming!), helping with homework, and somehow finding our way back to sitting around the dinner table and talking about the events of the day.

It’s busy. It’s loud. It’s chaotic. And honestly, this is what life is all about.

It’s easy to get caught up in the stress of it all: rushing out the door because we’re late to practice, wondering if we remembered the right cleats, glove, helmet, water bottle, or piece of equipment, squeezing homework into an already packed evening, and figuring out how everyone is supposed to be in two places at once.

But that’s not really what any of this is about.

The practices, games, drives across town, homework at the kitchen table, driving lessons, late dinners, and constant running around are all opportunities to spend time together. Someday, I know I’ll miss this chaos. I’ll miss watching them chase balls across fields, hearing about their days over dinner, and even being needed to get them from one place to the next.

The stress feels a little less stressful when you remember who you’re doing it all for. When we’re surrounded by the people we love, the long days become memories, the rushing becomes part of the story, and somehow, the chaos becomes the good stuff.

And right now, in the middle of all of it, I think we’re exactly where we’re supposed to be.

Thank you all again for listening to my TED Talk. Good luck and good night!

Matthew


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The Cisco GLC-TE is a 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver module that offers gigabit Ethernet connectivity over Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6a copper cabling with a maximum reach of 100 meters. Designed for enhanced compatibility with a wide range of Cisco devices, it provides reliable, high-speed data transmission at up to 1 Gbps. Featuring an extended operating temperature range of -5°C to 85°C, this transceiver is ideal for use in both standard and harsh environments.

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Learning Center Article – Why Choose the Cisco 3750X Network Switch for Ethernet?

In today’s fast-paced business environment, having an efficient and scalable network infrastructure is essential for staying competitive. As companies grow and their technological needs expand, the demand on their networks increases as well. A well-implemented network switch serves as the foundation, ensuring all devices within a network are connected seamlessly, allowing data to flow efficiently between systems. A network switch gigabit capability is the backbone of a stable, high-performance network.

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Today’s News to Start Your Week:

  • Meta eyes consumer AI agent launch in coming weeks, new AI model in October.
  • Amazon to expand Prime Air drone delivery to 500 cities.
  • FDA approves new blood test to identify signs of Alzheimer’s.

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CK Weekly – 08.18.2026

August 18, 2026 by CablesAndKits

Summer is still serving up plenty of reasons to cool off with something sweet. National Ice Cream Pie Day celebrates the frozen dessert that combines two favorites, ice cream and pie, in one delicious treat. If you could create your own ice cream pie, what flavors would you put in it?

In This Issue: Between Summer Adventures and Fall Daydreams | Deal of the Week | Cat6A Slim Snagless Ethernet Patch Cable | Expert Picks for the Most Reliable Fiber | News to Start Your Week


The CK Weekly – Between Summer Adventures and Fall Daydreams

Happy Tuesday!

It’s been a little while since I’ve written one of these! Since we’ve switched to a weekly rotation, I only get a turn every few weeks now, so I have a little more catching up to do than usual.

One of the highlights of our summer was a big family road trip up to Kentucky to visit the Ark Encounter. I had heard a lot about it over the years, but seeing the size of the Ark in person is pretty incredible. There’s really no way to appreciate just how massive the structure is until you’re standing next to it. We spent quite a bit of time walking through the exhibits inside, and the kids especially enjoyed the little zoo they have there. It was definitely worth the trip!

While we were up that way, we also took a short trip over to Cincinnati and visited the Cincinnati Zoo. We had a great time there too, and I particularly enjoyed seeing the manatees. There’s something about watching those giant animals slowly float around that is oddly relaxing.

The only downside to the trip was the heat. It was HOT! I guess I had it in my head that traveling north would give us a little relief from the Georgia summer heat, but Kentucky and Ohio apparently didn’t get that memo. Now that we’re back home, it’s still hot here too, so I’m definitely ready for fall!

Summer vacation has also officially come to an end for the kids and they’re back in school. They were both a little nervous during that first week, which I think is pretty normal with new teachers, classrooms, and routines. Thankfully, they’ve settled in now and seem to be getting back into the swing of things.

As for me, I’m looking forward to the Pokémon World Championships coming up at the end of the month in San Diego. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend in person, but I’m looking forward to catching the livestream and watching some of the best players in the world compete. Maybe one of these years I’ll actually make it out there!

It feels like we’re in that strange part of the year where summer vacation is over, school is back, and mentally I’m ready for fall, but the weather clearly has other plans.

I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week!

Cris


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This 1 ft Cat6A slim Ethernet patch cable delivers 10 Gbps speeds and 500 MHz performance in a space-saving design. Its 28 AWG construction and snagless connectors make it ideal for tight, high-density installations, while support for PoE and VoIP ensures reliable network connectivity.

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Learning Center Article – Network Upgrade: Expert Picks for the Most Reliable Fiber to Ethernet Media Converters

In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining a stable and high-speed network is essential for both businesses and individuals. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by converting fiber connections to Ethernet. This conversion allows for faster speeds and greater coverage within existing networks.

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Today’s News to Start Your Week:

  • Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI models.
  • Nvidia to back OpenAI data center with upwards of $105 billion.
  • Facebook and Instagram could change forever as Zuckerberg faces court.

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